Friday, March 08, 2013

5 Friday Favorites

Lots of things going on this week, plenty of running to go around, but I'm too tired to talk from a couple loooong days at work these last couple days so I'm going to just tell you about 5 of my favorite senses/experiences/items from the week :)  Much more relaxing and fun.

Here's an example of one of the many flats that I fell in love
with at the J Crew clearance stores in Lynchburg, VA this week...
I didn't buy them, just oggled them.


I'm loving all things MINT these days,
including mint nailpolish and mint tights from lululemon.  

You digging mint?


This combo of essie nailpolishes has created the
most fun and entertaining set of nails I've ever experienced.
The sparkles are out of this world (mixture of sizes, incredibly shimmery.)
See finished product on my nails in this post.


This is simultaneously my favorite breakfast AND dessert:
One fage greek yogurt (18g protein) plus a spoonful of peanut butter
mixed in and topped with rainbow sprinkles.
It's healthy, with a touch of indulgence.


We had a super rainy day (mixed with some snow flakes)
this week and I really did love it.
Made me feel cozy and secure to be inside.
Usually I hate the rain, but something was oddly comforting 

about the big rain drops and snow flakes.


Are you a rainy day lover?
Not traditionally, but sometimes I love the comfort of being snuggled up inside during the rain...makes me appreciate the sunny days more too.

Weekend plans?!
Long run tomorrow and then nightshifts...

28 comments:

  1. I am a rainy day lover as long as I have done my run already. Love that mint color too!

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    1. It happened to rain on one of my rest days, which was nice! I don't particularly mind running in the rain, but I hate the idea of getting my running shoes all wet, I feel like they don't last as long or smell worse afterward.

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  2. Love those flats! I swear J. Crew is the devil. They make wayyyyy too many cute things. I've been loving everything mint recently too. Definitely feels springy. I love rain when I'm all cozied up on the couch and watching movies. It's perfect for that!

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    1. Yes, they are too cute! Yeah I love how their stuff is so versatile, you can dress it up or down. Mint is all springy, I think that's why I'm getting excited about it-- a reminder of the warmer months to come :)

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  3. I actually love to drive in the rain... I know that isn't normal, but I find it relaxing. Also, love the flats! I am a lover of all things J.Crew and have to oogle more than I purchase too.

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    1. That's funny you mention driving in the rain...one of my favorite car commercials is that mercedes (or something else) one where they're in the cozy, dry car during an intense rain storm!

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  4. PB in yogurt?! Why didn't I ever think of that!

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    1. Oh Tink, i know....I got the idea from Tappan's favorite milkshake at CookOut: vanilla ice cream mixed with peanut butter.

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  5. Every once in awhile, I really love a rainy day, too. So nice to be lazy and cozy!

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    1. Yes, they're perfectly welcomed, depending on the day of course :)

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  6. I like normal, standard rain, but not the monsoons we usually get here.

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    1. Yeah I'd get tired of monsoons after a while... I don't think I could ever live in Seattle because I always hear about all their rain. Wonder if that's true.

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  7. We had a really rainy day on Wednesday mixed in with some snow showers. It felt and looked like October outside. I just wanted to snuggle on the couch with my book and pups!

    Love those J Crew flats! I would have purchased them.

    Mint is also a color I am obsessed with right now. I saw some mint flats the other day and I am so mad that I didn't buy them. I might have to go back and get them this weekend.

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    1. Yeah Wednesday was our rainy/snowy day too! I was glad I was up at work all day and could watch it from the security of a warm building :)

      I ended up finding a fun pair of flats at Target that I'm going to head back to get too!

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  8. Totally a rainy day lover - it's the widest-open-door invitation for snuggling on the couch and doing nothing. Perfection. :)

    And LOVE your nails - I have both those Essie colors and pretty much love all things glitter!

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    1. Aw thanks Megan! Yeah can't go wrong with the glitter/sparkles. I've never had so many compliments on my nails.

      Yes, snuggling on the couch while it's downpouring outside is the best feeling!

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  9. I enjoy a rainy day or a snow day once in a while, curl up on the couch, drink coffee and read a good book sounds great right now!

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    1. YES! I love the snow, as long as it doesn't linger too long or interfere with my runs.....

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  10. I am not normally a rainy day lover but I love a rainy night when I have no plans. Gives me the perfect excuse to veg out with hot tea and a movie marathon :)

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    1. Yes, I love movie marathons! I've been wanting to watch all the Harry Potters or Twilight movies or one of those other movie series that EVERYONE has seen but I don't even have a clue about.

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  11. Not into rainy days after living in the Pacific Northwest. I've had way too many rainy days so they aren't a cozy day for me at all...just a normal everyday "I'm so sick of rain" kind of day when it rains. But we have nothing but beautiful sunshine right now!

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    1. And soon you'll (sort-of) be my neighbor...NC is sort of close to Richmond VA. I'll come visit some time and we can go for a jog in the sunshine :)

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  12. Sprinkles in yogurt...I love it! Night shift tonight and Sunday night. Have guests in town so I need to hang out with them and maybe squeeze in my long run tomorrow if not too tired!

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    1. I want to sneak up to NYC early next week....I'll let you know if I make it up :)

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  13. haha I cant get enough sprinkles in my life either!

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    1. sprinkles make everything a little more delicious :)

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  14. I love Fage! The ones with honey or peach are my favorite!

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    1. YES! They have the highest protein and lowest sugar content of all the greek yogurts that I've checked out!

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